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Park Community Charter School vs. New Directions Learning Community

Should you attend Park Community Charter School or New Directions Learning Community? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Park Community Charter School
509 Lawe St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
New Directions Learning Community
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Park Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

New Directions Learning Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Park Community Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, New Directions Learning Community ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
252 students
260 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Directions Learning Community over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Community Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Directions Learning Community.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Directions Learning Community over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park Community Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kaukauna Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Directions Learning Community with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kaukauna Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#280 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
#32 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park Community Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Directions Learning Community, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in WI)
70-74%
(Top 5% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Directions Learning Community who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Directions Learning Community who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 1% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Directions Learning Community who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Park Community Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Directions Learning Community by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
42
Kindergarten Students
45
46
Grade 1 Students
42
44
Grade 2 Students
44
46
Grade 3 Students
43
41
Grade 4 Students
45
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Park Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Directions Learning Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Directions Learning Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Directions Learning Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Directions Learning Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Directions Learning Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kaukauna Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Directions Learning Community, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Directions Learning Community, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Directions Learning Community, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kaukauna Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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